Spike Alerts

Overdose Detection and Mapping Application Program

Spike Alert NotificationS

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  • A suspected overdose is an unconfirmed event reported based on the training and judgment of the first responder or authorized user, not confirmed by lab tests or medical diagnosis.
  • Spike alerts can be set-up to notify an agency by email, if the total number of suspected overdoses in an area exceeds a pre-determined threshold within a 24-hour period.
  • To receive notification of spike alerts by email please contact Justin.d.smith@wv.gov 

 

Wed August, 13, 5:30 AM 

Berkeley County, West Virginia is in a spike. There have been 3 total overdose incidents in the last 24 hours.

Currently your spike alert threshold is 3 overdose incidents in 24 hours.

 

Tue, May 6, 7:45 PM

Kanawha County, West Virginia spike alert has ended.

 

May 6, 2025, 4:37 PM

Kanawha County, West Virginia is STILL in a spike. There have been 4 total overdose incidents since your spike started.

Currently there are 4 overdose incidents in the last 24 hours. Your spike alert threshold is 4 overdose incidents in 24 hours.

 

May 6, 2025, 5:44 AM

Kanawha County, West Virginia is in a spike. There have been 4 total overdose incidents in the last 24 hours.

Currently your spike alert threshold is 4 overdose incidents in 24 hours.